I Did It for Love

BoA, Sean Garrett

About I Did It for Love

"I Did It for Love" is a song by Korean pop singer BoA featuring American singer-songwriter and record producer Sean Garrett. The song is her second single for her debut eponymous English album, BoA. The track was written and produced by Garrett, Melvin K. Watson Jr. and Matthew I. Irby. The single was released on June 2, 2009.


Year:
2009
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I did it for love.
I did it for love.
I did it for love.
I did it for love.

What's hard for me,
I saw your game, but yet, and still you got me,
You touched the deepest part of me,
You got my heart, it's jumpin'.
I told you all of my secrets, didn't see betrayal,
One year, two months, and now it's over,
Didn't think we'd fail.

Lovin' you is causin' me to change,
And it hurts so bad, it don't feel the same.
And now my friends are askin' me what did I do,
I done hurt myself over loving you.

I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.

I know that I did you wrong.
Please forgive me, baby girl, I'm sorry.
You know that you did me wrong.
Why you cryin', baby girl, I'm sorry.
I know that I did you wrong.
Heaven knows I don't mean to hurt nobody.
You know that you did me wrong.
Let me take this time to say I'm sorry.

Lovin' you is causin' me to change,
And it hurts so bad, it don't feel the same.
And now my friends are askin' me what did I do,
I done hurt myself over loving you.
Oh, I

I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.

I had some intentions, baby, but not on hurting you.
(I I I)I wanna make it up to you.
Did you see it in my heart?
I can't trust it anymore.
(I I I)I wanna make it up to you.
(I I I)I wanna make it up to you.
Did you see it in my heart?
I can't trust it anymore.

I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.

I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.
I, I, I, I, did it, did it, did it for love.

Did it for love
Did it for love
Did it for love
Did it, did it, did it for love

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BoA

Boa are a British alternative/indie band formed in London in 1993 by drummer Ed Herten. Boa's current lineup consists of Jasmine Rodgers (vocals), Steve Rodgers (vocals & guitar), Alex Caird (bass) and Lee Sullivan (drums & piano). The band progressed from a funk band to a rock band over the years. They produced two major albums, Twilight (2001) and Get There (2005). Perhaps their most famous track, Duvet, is the theme tune to Serial Experiments Lain. As a result, they are popular with anime fans worldwide. The band was originally signed by Polystar in Japan and produced their first album 'Race of a Thousand Camels' (1998). However, the band decided to change labels and signed with Pioneer LDC (now called Geneon) to produce their album Twilight (2001). more »

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Written by: SEAN GARRETT, MATTHEW IRBY, MELVIN K. WATSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"I Did It For Love" is a song by BoA, who is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress active in both the Korean and Japanese music industries.
International Collaboration
This song was a collaboration with American singer-songwriter and producer, Sean Garrett. It marked one of BoA's early forays into the US music scene.
Album Details
"I Did It For Love" was included in BoA's self-titled English-language album, "BoA" which was her debut English studio album released globally by SM Entertainment in March 2009.
Music Video
The music video for "I Did It For Love" was directed by Joseph Kahn, who has directed music videos for various other popular artists including Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, and Lady Gaga.
Chart Performance
The song reached the Top 30 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, testifying to BoA's international popularity.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "I Did It For Love" talk about confessing love and showing commitment to a lover, making it a popular choice for romantic occasions.
Remix Versions
Various remixes of the song were released, including versions by DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious, and King Britt.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as pop and R&B, with elements of dance music, reflecting BoA's versatile music style.
Live Performances
"I Did It For Love" was performed by BoA during her U.S. promotional activities, including appearances in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and at the San Diego Asian Film Festival.
Song's Structure
The song has a traditional verse-chorus-verse structure, including elements of electronic music which was trending during the time of its release.
Promotional Activities
To promote the song and the album, BoA made various appearances on popular television shows in America including MTV's TRL and Fox's Good Day New York.
Lyrics Co-writing
BoA co-wrote the lyrics of the song with Sean Garrett, showing her talents not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter.
Reception
The song received widespread acclaim for its catchy tune and BoA's impressive vocals, consolidating her position as one of Asia's biggest pop stars.

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